What is the definition of climax?

the struggle between two characters

the point when the conflict is resolved

how the author arranges events to develop his basic idea

The person in a work of fiction

When preparing to leave your house for a date, you must first take a bath or shower. Never go on a date (especially a first one) looking dirty! Next, decide what you are going to wear. After you have the perfect outfit, do your make-up (boys may choose not to) and your hair (boys--at least brush it). Then get dressed. Before you leave to go meet your date, check yourself out in the mirror and make last minute adjustments. Finally, sit down on your sofa, grab your cat (or dog), and hang out! You're too young to date. Which of the following best describes the organizational pattern used by the author?

The author describes step by step how to prepare for a date.

The author compares and contrasts how boys and girls get ready for dates.

The author presents a problem associated with dating and then shows the reader a solution.

The author describes a girl as she gets ready for a first date.

Thousands of people die each year in car accidents involving drugs or alcohol. It is never wise to get behind the wheel and then drink or drive, however, many people make this poor decision each day. They may do this because of psychological disorders such as depression. Additionally, people with poor impulse control or a lack of education may make these mistakes as well. Lives could be saved if our town adopts a free public taxi service. By providing such a service, we could prevent intoxicated drivers from endangering themselves or others. How does the author organize the above paragraph?

The author identifies a problem in his/her city and then proposes a possible solution.

The author explains what causes people to drink and then presents the effects.

The author explains step by step what happens when someone drinks and drives.

The author compares drinking and driving to other psychological illnesses.

When I walked into the bedroom, I saw a sturdy, window. To the left was a bed with a blue blanket draped over the headboard. A tiny rocking chair and toy cars were scattered around the brown, wooden floorboards and shoved off to the side was a free standing mirror. It was a sweet bedroom, if not a little sad. What is the organizational structure of the above paragraph?

The author describes a room to the reader using sensory language.

The author explains in sequence how the character walked into the room.

The author compares and contrasts the character's bed to a chair.

The author presents the character walking into the room chronologically.

The two brother are very similar to one another but also differ in a few ways. First, both the older and younger brother have brown hair, blue eyes, and are relatively tall. The younger brother, however, seems to be slightly smarter than the older. The older brother, on the other hand, does paint and draw better than his younger brother. How does the author organize the information presented in the paragraph?

By comparing and contrasting the two brothers.

By showing the similarities between the two brothers.

By illustrating how the two brothers are different.

By explaining why the two brothers are different.

He looked at me with those wide brown eyes. I had known those eyes all my life. I remembered the first time I saw them. We were seven years old, and he was playing in the sandbox next to me. Those brown eyes looked up from his little, toy truck when I sat down, and he sent me a gap-tooth smile. "Wanna play?" He had asked, and I agreed without a second thought. We had been friends from that moment on. How does the author organize the information in the selection?

By showing how the characters meet as children chronologically.

He/she presents in sequence how which character's met each other.

By explaining what caused the two characters to become friends.

He/she demonstrates the problem that brought the two characters together.

When the planet heats up from global warming many problems occur in the environment. First, glaciers begin to melt which causes the habitat of the animals who live there to diminish. As a result, the food chains in these areas are hurt. Thus, many animals have nothing to eat because their food source has died off. Since all their food sources and their habitats are gone, these animals die. If global warming is not solved soon, we will find a variety of animals will no longer exist. How does the author organize the selection?

The author presents the various effects generated by global warming.

The author describes what environments affected by global warming look like.

The author presents the problems associated with global warming and then provides several solutions.

The author describes, in order of importance, the detrimental effects of global warming.

Both girls are very smart and work very hard at school. In fact, in terms of personality, the two girls are very similar; it is only the girl's appearance that differ. One of them is blond while the other is a red-head. The blond is tall and the red-head is pretty short. The red-head has bright, green eyes, and the blond's eyes are bright blue. Really, where it counts though, they are very much alike even if they look different. The author organizes the selection by--

comparing and contrasting two very similiar and different girls

describing the personalities and appearances of the girls

presenting a detailed comparison of two girl's physical characteristics of the girls

describing the two girls' appearances using sensory language

When applying to college their are many steps that you have to complete. First and foremost, you must look at the deadlines for each college's paperwork. You don't want to miss the deadline. Second, you need to look at the requirements to be accepted. Look at the minimum SAT and ACT scores as well as the application process. Do you need to write an essay? Do you need to go to the college for an interview? Make sure you know all of these things before you begin applying to a University! How does the author organize the information in the text?

The author provides directions or instructions in a sequence on how to begin the application process.

The author describes the process for applying to a university.

The author lists some of the problems associated with applying to a university.

The author notes the possible effects a university level education will have on a student.

6th Grade Reading STAAR Review Quiz

56 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The time and location in which a story takes place:

Plot

Setting

Conflict

Characterization

Tags

TEKS.ELA.4.8

TEKS.ELA.5.8

TEKS.ELA.6.7

TEKS.ELA.7.7

TEKS.ELA.8.7

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a person or animal which takes part in the action of a story called?

Setting

Plot

Character

Narrator

Tags

TEKS.ELA.4.8

TEKS.ELA.5.8

TEKS.ELA.6.7

TEKS.ELA.7.7

TEKS.ELA.8.7

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the sequence of events involving characters and a central conflict called?

Setting

Plot

Character

Conflict

Tags

TEKS.ELA.4.8

TEKS.ELA.5.8

TEKS.ELA.6.7

TEKS.ELA.7.7

TEKS.ELA.8.7

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The most exciting part of the story is called the _________. The height of tension or emotion/action.

Setting

Exposition

Climax

Rising action

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.5

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The theme is a lesson learned; the moral of the story.

True

False

Tags

TEKS.ELA.5.8A

TEKS.ELA.4.8A

TEKS.ELA.6.7A

TEKS.ELA.7.7A

TEKS.ELA.8.7A

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What takes place after the climax that prepares the story for its resolution?

resolution

rising action

falling action

exposition

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.5

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the definition of plot?

The lesson in the story

The sequence of events in the story

The turning point of the story

The conflict in the story

Tags

CCSS.RL.6.3

CCSS.RL.6.5

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6th Grade Reading STAAR Review

The time and location in which a story takes place:

What is a person or animal which takes part in the action of a story called?

What is the sequence of events involving characters and a central conflict called?

The most exciting part of the story is called the _________. The height of tension or emotion/action.

The theme is a lesson learned; the moral of the story.

What takes place after the climax that prepares the story for its resolution?

What is the definition of plot?

What is the definition of climax?

Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?

Which part of the story is represented by this blue blob?

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